Alexandra Petri’s new play “Inherit The Windbag” reimagines Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley’s 1968 debates in the afterlife.

/ Courtesy of Chris Banks

MONDAY, MARCH 8

YARN-BOMBED: It’s a sunny day for a stroll down to The Wharf, where a new piece of public art honors Vice President Kamala Harris. Artist London Kaye created the colorful tapestry hanging outside the restaurant Officina, that features Harris’ famous “I’m speaking” line from the 2020 debates. More than 150 female artists from across the country crocheted squares that make up the final piece, which will hang through Memorial Day. (Officina at The Wharf, through May 31, FREE)

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Alexandra Petri’s new play “Inherit The Windbag” reimagines Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley’s 1968 debates in the afterlife. Courtesy of Chris Banks

TUESDAY, MARCH 9

WOMEN IN THE WHITE HOUSE: The White House Historical Association dedicates this week’s virtual conversation to the women artists featured in the White House collection. American University graduate fellow Sarah Fling will also discuss the first ladies that contributed to the collection and take audience questions. (5 p.m., FREE)

ONLINE COMEDY: Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri debuts the second episode of her political comedy, Inherit the Windbag, with Mosaic Theater Company. Initially planned to debut as an in-person play at the theater, the story has been transformed into a streaming series. The play revisits the televised Republican and Democratic Conventions of 1968, and the back-and-forth of pundits William F. Buckley and Gore Vidal. (suggested donation $10)

LEARN ABOUT RECOVERY: Had coronavirus and got questions about your health? Join MedStar Health’s Dr. Eric Wisotzky for a virtual discussion on the long-term effects of COVID-19, and tips on how to feel like yourself again. (12 p.m., FREE)

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At a virtual event, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum dives into how women spies turned prejudice and society’s low expectations into weapons. NCinDC / Flickr

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10

WWII SPIES: Dive into the world of women spies during World War II with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The virtual event will focus on spies who fought the Nazi regime but weren’t prototypical, including Josephine Baker, Virginia Hall, and Noor Inayat. (9:30 a.m., FREE)

ACTIVISM AND ART: Join artist and writer Coco Fusco for a virtual conversation and a screening of her film a/k/a Mrs. George Gilbert, which explores the role of photography in the FBI’s hunt for activist Angela Davis. Fusco and Smithsonian curators will also discuss how government surveillance has impacted activists through the years. It’s part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Women Filmmakers Festival, which continues throughout March. (5:30 p.m., FREE)

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Enjoy a live, funky concert on Thursday night from local band Sol Roots. Courtesy of Sol Roots

THURSDAY, MARCH 11

VIRTUAL FUNK CONCERT: D.C.’s own Sol Roots will stream a live performance from the stage at The Hamilton. Enjoy a mix of funk, blues, rock soul and grooves with the award-winning group. (7 p.m., $12)

LGTBQ RIGHTS AND MUSIC: LGBTQ artists from around the world participate in a virtual panel on their experiences in the music industry led by music journalist DJ John Murph. The D.C. Jazz Festival teams up with the Embassies of Finland and Sweden to explore representations of queer culture in music, and the role sexuality plays in artistic development. Comedian Lea DeLaria, pop artist Tove Styrke, and others will participate. (1 p.m., FREE)

ART IN ASL: Learn about American art from the Smithsonian American Art Museum with a program entirely presented in American Sign Language. The 30-minute virtual event will feature selected works from the museum and voice interpretation. (5:30 p.m., FREE)

HOME BREWS: Tune into Nerds in NoMa on IGTV for an in-depth lesson on brewing your own beer at home from some of D.C.’s finest brew masters, courtesy of Red Bear Brewing and the NoMa Business Improvement District. And if you’re a NoMa resident, sign up via email for the chance to win a free brew kit, normally $60. (6 p.m., FREE)

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